In sixteenth century carpets the cloud forms representing this constellation and the star circles themselves are preserved, but in later copies the cloud form remains with loss of meaning as a simple ornamental design.
The fungus, or Joo-e, is sometimes mistaken for a cloud form in ornament, and care is necessary in deciphering and determining forms and their derivation and meaning.
When the Mongolian Tartar, three hundred years ago, wished to represent Paradise, he threw over the field of his rug a design which resembled twisted ribbons and flowing bands, which threaded their way through numberless cloud forms which connected small circles and discs representing stars.
Later thought developed this design in East India and Persia, and Mohammedan influence introduced symbolic representations which deviated entirely from the original and early thought.
